OK I know I’m always the big naysayer on video games for kids, because I feel they promote a sedentary lifestyle and take kids away from other more productive and active activities. So I was shocked when the American Heart Association gave its vaunted seal of approval to a video game - Nintendo's Wii game systems.

The AHA's logo, usually only seen on healthy foods, will now appear on the Wii.

It’s the first time the AHA has endorsed a video game, ironic since studies have linked playing video games to the increase in childhood obesity. Now a video game in which kids can hack at a figure with a sword and bowl a 100 pin game has the same heart smart recommendation as skim milk and oatmeal.

Call me a little skeptical but it doesn’t help that the new partnership also includes a $1.5 million donation from Nintendo to the AHA. Nintendo which has sold 29 million Wii consoles since the system debuted in 2006 certainly can afford it.

And doctors are raising red flags about the partnership and say playing the game doesn’t replace exercise. There’s no doubt it’s better for a child to play an “active” video game such as Wii tennis or basketball than a regular game that basically just exercises the thumbs. But still wouldn’t it be even better to have them outside playing the real game?

In interviews, AHA officials have defended the deal saying they have to find a different ways of engaging young people and “active” video games start them “on the path” to exercise.

However it’s also been proven that getting the AHA seal boosts sales, a fact I’m sure Nintendo is banking on. And I didn't realize companies pay for that AHA designation which certainly give it less credibility in my book.

I guess in the end, like everything else, a parent needs to take their own initiative. Playing video games is harmless as long as it’s part of a balanced lifestyle and no matter what seal the AHA gives it, it’s still much healthier for kids get outside and hit the pool or ride their bikes.

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